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Compliance Officer - QATAR (Investment Bank) Very competitive Salary

Job Title: Compliance Officer

QATAR (Investment Bank) Very competitive Salary !

Job Title: Compliance Officer

Job Title: Compliance Officer
Department: Compliance
Objective The Compliance Officer will conduct compliance monitoring as detailed in the Annual
Compliance Monitoring Program. The Compliance Officer is also responsible among
other things, for the administration of regulatory reporting, and for the maintenance of
documentation, records and registers of the Compliance Department.
Accountable to: Compliance Director
Responsible for: None
Working Relationships: · Legal & Sharia’ah
· Risk Management Department
· Human Resources
Date: 27 July 2008
Key result areas and tasks:
· Conducts the on-going monitoring in accordance with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Program, documents
results and produces draft reports on results. Recommends changes to the Monitoring Program as required.
· Ensures that all compliance related policies & procedures are maintained and u pdated onto intranet on
a regular and timely basis.
· Preparation and distribution of regular reports from the Compliance Department to management committees.
Drafts other reports as required.
· Maintenance of a regulatory compliance checklist.
· Administer the Compliance reporting timetable.
· Receives and records all complaints, undertakes basic investigation and escalates to senior Compliance
Department staff as necessary.
· Ensures all official records and documentation are retained safely and efficiently, particularly contracts.
· Responds to basic regulatory requests for information.
· Maintains up to date procedural notes on all administrative and reporting tasks.
· Regularly reviews the internet site and submits recommendations for change / review to senior
Compliance Department staff as necessary.
· Provides specific assistance to the MLRO and Deputy MLRO with AML-related tasks such as tracking of
correspondent bank AML requests, name screening activities etc.
· Provides support and assistance to all members of the Compliance department, as required.
· Ensures all staff complete Personal Account Dealing and other relevant undertakings and maintains a
register of records. Assists with provision of training on PAD and Conflicts of Interest.
· Works with Human Resources to maintain all compliance related training and competency records.
· Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned.
Core skills/Competencies required:
· Teamworking skills
· Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, Arabic is a must.
· Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
· Strong organising, planning and prioritising skills
· Innovation and creative thinking skills
· Ability to work under pressure
· Ability to analyse and interpret complex information
· Ability to work on own initiative
· Ability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed targets
· Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing demands
· Ability to challenge but retain colleagues support
· Investigative and questioning nature
Experience and Education:
· Bachelor’s Degree with major in Finance/Business/Law or any related subject.
· At least 5 years experience preferably in Investment Banking, otherwise Finance Industry generally.
· Knowledge of regulations and experience of working in financial regulatory environments (preferably QFC).
· Written and spoken Arabic language skills is a must.